Director of Grants

Essential Responsibilities: Manage existing grants by: Tracking grants Developing internal reporting systems Writing reports Maintaining excellent historical records Working with staff to ensure each project or program is meeting proposal conditions and expectations In collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, develop a comprehensive plan with ambitious annual grant revenue goals for the agency, including but not limited to: Monitor and track progress toward goals Solicit, steward, monitor, and manage grants to ensure that annual agency grant revenue goals are met Collaborate to maintain a grant calendar for all funding requests Prospecting/Identification of New Funding Opportunities Develop a comprehensive strategy for conducting prospect research and soliciting foundations and granting agencies for the benefit of the agency Manage the identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of grant funders Work closely with Agency staff to effectively communicate the mission and programs of the organization to funders Grant Writing Analyze RFPs and additional funding opportunities Develop, write, and assemble funding applications for all funding opportunities Work with appropriate Agency staff to gather information for proposal development, including narrative content and grant staffing patterns Research mental health and social service-related issues and integrate findings, including statistics, program models, and trends, into a work product In collaboration with the Chief Development Officer and Finance Team, manage the renewal and re-application process for existing grants to ensure continuing funding Grant Monitoring and Reporting Research, recommend, implement, and maintain software/systems that support grants management Manage and maintain a complete understanding of reporting requirements for all Agency grants to ensure timely compliance with contract requirements Coordinate and/or prepare reporting in collaboration with departmental/program leadership Monitor all internal and final deadlines, ensuring grant components are addressed and met by program staff Prepare written and statistical reports for various audiences

Other Responsibilities: Other responsibilities as assigned Essential Training Required CPR/First Aid training every 2 years Understanding and participating in the Agency’s Performance and Quality Improvement framework, functions, and activities

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree; minimum of 3–5 years of experience in grants management required Strong online research skills Ability to learn new applications quickly Excellent oral and written communication skills Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail High achievement-oriented, as well as creative and motivated Ability to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner Must be a good team player and have a strong customer service orientation Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and mission-driven environment Demonstrated interest in the mission, vision, and values of the organization